AACSB International and the Academy of Management to Host Inaugural Research Impact Conference in Ireland

AACSB International (AACSB) and the Academy of Management (AOM) will bring together global leaders in business education and management research for the inaugural Research Impact Conference, taking place 26 to 27 May 2026 at University College DublinSchool of Business in Ireland.

This inaugural event brings together two leading organizations in business education and management scholarship to explore how research creates meaningful impact across academia, industry, policy, and society. The conference will gather more than 200 business school leaders, faculty, and accreditation professionals for two days of learning, dialogue, and collaboration.

A central focus of the conference will be the launch of AACSB’s Global Research Impact Framework, a first-of-its-kind initiative developed in collaboration with ten other leading global organizations. Sessions will highlight its practical applications, examine its broader implications, and explore strategies for integrating and advancing the framework within institutions. Participants will also consider how the framework aligns with and supports the mission of the Academy of Management.

In addition, attendees will engage in discussions related to the new Global Standards for Business Education™, Accounting Accreditation Standards, and Global Research Impact Framework,providingtimely insight for institutions preparing for future accreditation expectations.

“The Research Impact Conference represents an important step forward in strengthening the connection between rigorous scholarship and real-world impact,” said Lily Bi, president and CEO of AACSB International. “By partnering with the Academy of Management and convening global leaders in Dublin, we are creating a platform to advance shared understandingand ensuring that business research addresses the complex challenges facing business.”

“Impact is not a citation count, it is the degree to which our scholarship changes how the world thinks and acts,” said Tammy Madsen, president of AOM. “The Research Impact Conference represents a pivotal moment. We are creating space to rethink not only how impact is measured but how it is enabled. The goal is not simply to refine metrics but to amplify the relevance of scholarship for organizations and society.”

Registration details and additional program information can be found on AACSB’s website.